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CHM 104: Introduction to Chemistry I – Syllabus and Course Overview

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What is Chemistry?

The Scientific Method

Scientific Notation

SI Units (Simplified)

Metric Prefixes

Significant Figures (Simplified)

Conversion Factors (Simplified)

Dimensional Analysis

Classification of Matter

States of Matter

Physical & Chemical Changes

Chemical Properties

Physical Properties

Temperature (Simplified)

Nature of Energy

First Law of Thermodynamics

Heat Capacity

Heating and Cooling Curves

The Atom (Simplified)

Subatomic Particles (Simplified)

Isotopes

Atomic Mass (Conceptual)

Periodic Table: Element Symbols

Periodic Table: Classifications

Periodic Table: Group Names

Periodic Table: Representative Elements & Transition Metals

Periodic Table: Elemental Forms (Simplified)

Periodic Table: Phases (Simplified)

Atomic Theory

Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment

Electromagnetic Spectrum (Simplified)

Bohr Model (Simplified)

Electron Arrangements

Valence Electrons of Elements (Simplified)

Lewis Dot Symbols (Simplified)

Periodic Trend: Metallic Character

Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius (Simplified)

Periodic Trend: Ionization Energy (Simplified)

Ions (Simplified)

Ions and the Octet Rule (Simplified)

Periodic Table: Main Group Element Charges

Periodic Table: Transition Metal Charges

Ionic Bonding

Naming Monoatomic Cations

Naming Monoatomic Anions

Polyatomic Ions

Naming Ionic Compounds

Writing Formula Units of Ionic Compounds

Covalent Bonds

Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

Bonding Preferences

Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds (Simplified)

Multiple Bonds (Simplified)

Lewis Dot Structures: Multiple Bonds

Lewis Dot Structures: Ions (Simplified)

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (Simplified)

Electron Geometry (Simplified)

Molecular Geometry (Simplified)

Bond Angles (Simplified)

Dipole Moment (Simplified)

Molecular Polarity (Simplified)

Intermolecular Forces (Simplified)

Chemical Reaction: Chemical Change

Balancing Chemical Equations (Simplified)

Types of Chemical Reactions

Calculate Oxidation Numbers

Redox Reactions

Calculating Molar Mass

Mole Concept

Stoichiometry

Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions

Rate of Reaction

Energy Diagrams

Pressure Units

Kinetic Molecular Theory

The Ideal Gas Law Applications

Chemistry Gas Laws

Chemistry Gas Laws: Combined Gas Law

Standard Temperature and Pressure

Dalton's Law: Partial Pressure (Simplified)

Solutions

Solubility Rules

Molecular Equations

Solubility and Intermolecular Forces

Solutions: Mass Percent

Percent Concentrations

Molarity

Solubility: Temperature Effect

Intro to Henry's Law

Dilutions

Electrolytes (Simplified)

Chemical Equilibrium

Naming Acids

Acid-Base Introduction

Arrhenius Acid and Base

Bronsted Lowry Acid and Base

Acid and Base Strength

The pH Scale

Auto-Ionization

pH of Strong Acids and Bases

Acid-Base Reactions